Obituary: Kathy Jones
On their 39th anniversary, March 8, 2019, with her devoted husband by her side, Kathy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on June 1, 1951, in Crookston, MN, to Jerome and Bonna Stroot. After proudly graduating nursing school in 1971, Kathy started her lifelong career as a caring, compassionate, hardworking […]
Can you see the tip of the iceberg?
Well, folks, can you see the tip of the iceberg now? Did you see our big announcement all over the front page of last week’s paper? If you can’t see the tip of the iceberg now and where we, as a newspaper, are going, then you must have read the wrong newspaper.
Seeking to preserve local orchards
The Huntley Project has over a hundred years of rich homestead fruit history. Homesteaders planted apples, plums, and pears to feed their families and neighbors. We are partnering with Montana State University Extension Office’s Heritage Orchard Program (mtorchards.org) to: locate and map old fruit trees, identify and document fruit varieties, preserve and propagate both the […]
Unauthorized ballot collectors may face hefty state fine
HELENA – For the first time since LR 129 passed in the November 2018 election, the “Montana Ballot Interference Prevention Act” will be enforced with the first elections of 2019. Any authorized ballot collector must now register with a county elections administrator and unauthorized ballot collectors could be assessed a $500 fine for each collected ballot.
Public Union files two lawsuits against County
by Evelyn Pyburn The Federation of Public Employees, which represents Yellowstone County employees, has filed two law suits against Yellowstone County, claiming unfair labor practices.
Student perspective on Shepherd Bond
Dear Editor, In light of recent discussion throughout news outlets and social media regarding the new Shepherd Schools bond levy that is running, I feel compelled to add my voice to the discussion. I’m just a kid. I don’t have 30 years of working experience with asbestos removal. I haven’t been a fire marshal for […]
Can we really sell parts of U.S.A.
Dear Editor, Thanks for printing my recent letter to the Editor in the YCN, March 1, 2019, issue. However, it was a bit embarrassing to see it posted beneath “The Outdoors” column by Mr. Wolf. His pictures and words of frozen wildlife may be a reality, but I could not find the same inspiration as […]
Red River Valley Fighter pilots organize
Dear Editor, I would like to invite any veteran who has flown in combat for our country to join the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association. When this organization first began, it consisted of those of us who had flown in combat over North Vietnam during the Vietnam war. The Red River Valley refers to […]
Big “no” on Editor’s Notes
Dear Editor, (In regards to last week’s Sheriff’s report) Just letting you know the Editor’s notes that you added to the police reports on the back page are VERY UNPROFESSIONAL and just add FAKE NEWS to your paper. Bad choice. Donnie Qualen via Facebook